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What Torvalds got right about AI and programmers, and what he left out

· · Oct. 28, 2026, 12:34 p.m.
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This blog post discusses Linus Torvalds' comparison of regulations on AI to banning compilers and text editors. It highlights the sharpness of his analogy but criticizes it for overlooking essential issues related to review processes, responsibility, and transparency in AI usage.
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